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About the Role

As a Medical Writer II, you will independently develop high-quality clinical and scientific documents and work closely with scientific, laboratory, clinical, quality, and other cross-functional teams to accurately communicate clinical and laboratory testing data. You will take responsibility for assigned medical writing deliverables, applying your scientific and writing expertise to ensure accuracy, clarity, quality, and timely completion.

Responsibilities

Preparing, writing, editing, and reviewing clinical and scientific documents, including end-of-study reports, laboratory sample testing plans, SOPs, protocols, and other supporting documents.
Reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing clinical and laboratory testing data accurately and concisely within required reports, formats, and templates.
Ensuring document accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with study requirements, internal SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with clinical testing laboratories, scientific subject matter experts, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Project Management, and Quality Assurance to obtain and clarify information required for document development.
Participating in project meetings, teleconferences, and client interactions to discuss project objectives, timelines, data, and deliverables and to provide scientific and editorial input on document content and presentation.
Conducting and coordinating quality-control reviews to ensure scientific accuracy, data integrity, formatting consistency, and overall document quality.
Managing assigned writing activities and priorities to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Providing guidance and support to junior medical writers, as appropriate.
Maintaining awareness of relevant scientific developments, clinical research practices, regulatory requirements, and industry guidelines.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of relevant medical or scientific writing experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, clinical research, or clinical laboratory industry is required.
Excellent scientific writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with strong knowledge of scientific and medical terminology and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to review, interpret, and summarize clinical, scientific, and laboratory data and identify key findings, trends, and inconsistencies.
Familiarity with clinical research processes, applicable regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and scientific documentation standards.
Strong attention to detail and a demonstrated commitment to scientific and data accuracy.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with scientific, laboratory, clinical, regulatory, quality, and project teams.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a deadline-driven environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, and familiarity with PDF editing, document publishing, and electronic document management systems.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Skills

Scientific writing
Editing
Proofreading
Scientific and medical terminology
Analytical skills
Critical-thinking
Interpreting clinical, scientific, and laboratory data
Summarizing data
Clinical research processes
Regulatory requirements
Industry guidelines
Scientific documentation standards
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Project management
Communication skills
Microsoft Office (Word)
PDF editing
Document publishing
Electronic document management systems
Clinical laboratory testing
Biomarker data
Laboratory-generated reports

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3 years of relevant medical or scientific writing experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific, clinical, or regulatory field required
Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD, MD) is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$83,032.00 - $103,790.00 USD

Benefits

Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
Retirement and pension plans
Life assurance and disability coverage
Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

About the Company

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.
As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Equal Opportunity

ICON is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.